An important predator in rocky shores and kelp forest communities that can influence the abundance of other animals.

MARINe: Map of Sites

Channel Islands Rocky Intertidal Monitoring

MARINe data

Interactive map of the Channel Islands showing field sites where data were collected.

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These sites are where a consortium of contributors collected rocky intertidal data as part of the Multi-Agency Rocky Intertidal Network (MARINe). For more information, consult Figure Ux.Rocky.MARINe.map in the CINMS 2016 Condition Report.

MARINe: Ochre Seastar (Pisaster ochraceus)

Channel Islands Rocky Intertidal Monitoring

MARINe data

The average number of ochre stars counted each year during 30-minute searches at monitoring sites at each of the five islands in Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary by the Multi-Agency Rocky Intertidal Network (MARINe).

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These data were collected by a consortium of contributors as part of the Multi-Agency Rocky Intertidal Network (MARINe). For more information, consult Figure Ux.Rocky.MARINe.Ochre-Stars in the CINMS 2016 Condition Report.

CHIS: Sanctuary

CHIS: Individual Islands